softop convertibles and longboards

Discussion in 'Global Surf Talk' started by darippah, Jul 11, 2013.

  1. darippah

    darippah Well-Known Member

    367
    May 27, 2008
    looking to buy a used car with soft top convertible (mini cooper s) any thoughts on how to carry a longboard to the beach in the winter time when you can't put the top down?
     
  2. Losttsol

    Losttsol Well-Known Member

    517
    Feb 18, 2013
    You can put it horizontally through the two back windows. Just make sure you don't drive too fast or you'll take off like an airplane.
     

  3. darippah

    darippah Well-Known Member

    367
    May 27, 2008
    I think I've seen that, but only in the summer with foreign plates :)
     
  4. antoine

    antoine Well-Known Member

    Mar 10, 2013
    Maybe put some big ol wheels on the board and put the mini on top of it and ride that B**** like a skate board?
     
  5. still stoked

    still stoked Well-Known Member

    162
    Aug 10, 2011
    Why can't you put the top down in the winter, what are you a wus? You carry the board the same way Wingnut and O'Connell did in Endless Summer II.
     
  6. Liamsdad

    Liamsdad Well-Known Member

    55
    Dec 24, 2011
    Does mini cooper have a zippered rear window? I carried a 9' 8" in
    a Mazda miata, nose in passenger area, tail thru rear
    window. Very tight fit but it worked.
     
  7. Erock

    Erock Well-Known Member

    Aug 6, 2011
  8. leethestud

    leethestud Well-Known Member

    Aug 12, 2010
    get a removable hard top with some nice racks mounted to it. Expensive but proper. And badass.

    edit nevermind, they don't make 'em. You're screwed. Get a beater truck or something.
     
    Last edited: Jul 12, 2013
  9. DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

    Mar 6, 2012
    Solution: Don't buy a Minipooper
     
  10. Erock

    Erock Well-Known Member

    Aug 6, 2011
    Yeah, it would be totally cool to get a Mini....


    tumblr_mok8594IQ11qcamf1o1_400.jpg
     
  11. surfinsteve

    surfinsteve Well-Known Member

    46
    Apr 1, 2013
    cop an na miata and put a roll bar on with some foam padding
     
  12. Erock

    Erock Well-Known Member

    Aug 6, 2011
    Get one of those Fiats and strap at least 4 of RS's biggest kindling yachts all over that sucker. Make sure they're nose first and deck up.
     
  13. dlrouen

    dlrouen Well-Known Member

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    Jun 6, 2012
    Did you take this picture? There is actually a dude from Wilmington that does this. Same color Mini, but I've only seen him cruising around with a 10'+ yellow longboard with a red stripe. I see him all the time driving around CB, but I'm sure he lives over the bridge.

    I saw some chick texting and driving yesterday. I was so pissed. I rolled down my window and threw my beer at her.
     
  14. DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

    Mar 6, 2012
    ROFLMAO, now THAT was funny, and I know funny.
     
  15. Erock

    Erock Well-Known Member

    Aug 6, 2011
    Got the pic from Kookoftheday, but I have seen the dude you're talking about.


    That is some funny shizzz!
     
  16. still stoked

    still stoked Well-Known Member

    162
    Aug 10, 2011
    OK great line, but

    kook of the day is hysterical. Some of those shots are absolutely priceless!
     
  17. nynj

    nynj Well-Known Member

    Jul 27, 2012
    This is your best option. Don't worry it's super cool.
    TrailerKook.jpg
     
  18. Erock

    Erock Well-Known Member

    Aug 6, 2011
    TRAILER KOOK!!!!!


    lol
     
  19. dlrouen

    dlrouen Well-Known Member

    814
    Jun 6, 2012
    Thanks for killing my productivity for the day.

    roof.jpg

    **** like this really grinds my gears. 'Nose first' is one thing, but 'wax up' is quite the treat.

    Hey RobG, we should have snapped a picture of that dude last night. Can anyone tell me how a 6' 220lb dude can surf a 5' potato chip with no wax?

    It's all for the ladies.
     
  20. chicharronne

    chicharronne Well-Known Member

    Jun 22, 2006
    find a metal fabricator, if you don't have skill, to make you a removable rack system. have them secure 4 cups on each end of your bumpers and make goal post looking device to slip into the cups. put a cotter pin holes to keep the whole deal from blowing off.